Shloka 9
Nala’s Embassy to Damayantī and the Gods’ Proposal (नलस्य दूतत्वं देवप्रस्तावश्च)
यस्य बाहू समाश्रित्य वयं सर्वे महात्मन: । मन्यामहे जितानाजोौ परानू प्राप्तां च मेदिनीम्,“जिस महापराक्रमी अर्जुनके बाहुबलका आश्रय लेकर हम संग्राममें शत्रुओंको पराजित और इस पृथ्वीको अपने अधिकारमें आयी हुई समझते हैं
yasya bāhū samāśritya vayaṁ sarve mahātmanaḥ | manyāmahe jitān ajau parānū prāptāṁ ca medinīm ||
毗湿摩波耶那说道：“倚仗那位大心英雄的强健臂力，我们众人都以为战场上已然征服诸敌，连大地也已归于我们正当的统御之下。”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how collective morale and political hope can rest upon the proven strength of a single righteous champion; it also reflects the kṣatriya ethic that protection and rightful sovereignty are secured through valor in battle.
The speaker expresses the group’s confidence that, supported by Arjuna’s martial prowess, they can defeat their enemies in war and regain dominion over the earth/kingdom.